The Honest Tea Yerba Mate drinks are launching from the Coca-Cola-owned brand in the US to offer consumers a new way to enhance their energy levels throughout the day. The drinks are made with an herbal infusion that is brewed with organic Yerba mate leaves that are sourced from Brazil before being blended with fruit juices to achieve a premium flavor experience. The drinks come in Peach Mango Green Tea, Strawberry Pomegranate Matcha and Lemon Ginger Black Tea flavors.
The Honest Tea Yerba Mate drinks are all made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients and feature 80mg of caffeine per can along with 60-calories and 13-grams of sugar. The drinks are reported by the brand to offer as much caffeine as an eight-ounce cup of coffee.
Caffeine-Rich Canned Teas
Honest Tea Yerba Mate Comes in Three Flavor Options
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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